Pre-Admit Testing RN - PRN

Azspineandjoint; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cool Springs Surgery Center in Franklin, TN is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse to evaluate patients before surgery and ensure proper preoperative clearance. The role involves conducting health histories, educating patients on protocols, and coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia to prevent day-of-surgery delays.

The PAT RN will perform physical assessments, review histories, and ensure all administrative requirements are met, with occasional support in Pre-OP/Recovery to

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in good standing.
• Experience in pre-admission testing or perioperative care preferred.
• Strong patient assessment and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories and medication lists.
• Educate patients on pre-surgical protocols and expected recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and physicians to ensure medical optimization and chart clearance.
• Verify consents, medical records, and medication reconciliation in the EHR prior to procedure date.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care pre- and post-operatively as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Discharge pre-operative patients according to facility policies.

Skills

Team Player

Self-Starter

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Cool Springs Surgery
Cool Springs Surgery Center
2009 Mallory Lane
Ste 100
Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Cool Springs Surgery
Cool Springs Surgery Center
2009 Mallory Lane
Ste 100
Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Preop phone calls for surgical patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Obtaining a preop health history and pertinent information from patients to make sure they are properly evaluated prior to surgery. Works closely with other team members and anesthesia.

A Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse evaluates and prepares patients for scheduled surgical or procedural interventions. They conduct physical assessments, review medical histories. The RN educates patients and ensures all clinical and administrative requirements are met to prevent day-of-surgery delays. Periodically this role will work in Pre OP/Recovery to support team and patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PAT RN

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists, and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks


• Pre-Op Education: Teach patients about pre-surgical protocols (such as NPO status, which medications to hold) what to expect during their visit, and basic post-operative care plans


• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologist, and physicians to ensure patients are medical optimized and that all necessary clearances are in the chart.


• Verify surgical consents, medical records and medication reconciliation in the EHR system prior to procedure date


• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative and post-operative patients


• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.


• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution


• Life Insurance


• PTO


• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match


• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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